General Information
Calprotectin is a protein released by a type of white blood cell called a neutrophil. When there is inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, neutrophils move to the area and release calprotectin, resulting in an increased level in the stool. Measuring the level of calprotectin in stool is a useful way to detect inflammation in the intestines.
Intestinal inflammation is associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and with some bacterial GI infections, but it is not associated with many other disorders that affect bowel function and cause similar symptoms. Calprotectin can be used to help distinguish between inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions, as well as monitoring disease activity.
Pair Recommendation | CLIA (Capture-Detection): 57-8 ~ 58-4 |
Purity | >95% as determined by SDS-PAGE. |
Buffer Formulation | PBS, pH7.4. |
Storage | Store it under sterile conditions at -20℃ to -80℃ upon receiving. Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities for optimal storage. |
Product Name | Cat. No | Clone ID |
calprotectin | AB0076-1 | 57-8 |
AB0076-2 | 58-4 | |
AB0076-3 | 1A3-7 | |
AB0076-4 | 2D12-3 |
Note: Bioantibody can customized quantities per your need.
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